@dirtbike I’m also in Gloucestershire! I have been to Baileys twice with another visit in the planning and have also built 2 at home – been a bit quiet on the build front for about a year….. I have an…   Read more»

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I ended up going for a 2nd hand Bosch POF1400ACE

@dirtbike Good on ya! 

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I ended up going for a 2nd hand Bosch POF1400ACE

Thats the same router that I have, I’m happy with it.

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Thanks I didn’t think of that. Have to get my plastic card out soon.

@dirtbike I can’t fault this Bosch router much. It has plenty depth of cut, variable speed, power and ergonomics. It is easily good enough for all your guitar making needs and reasonably priced. 

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Posted by: @dirtbike a good idea to get a couple of second hand routers I have bought several ‘pre-loved’ routers recently. Elu, and then DeWalt did an awesome little router with the dust extraction though one of the side tubes…   Read more»

Welcome @dirtbike, you’ll love it here!
I would advise that Tele for a first build for sure, save the 335 for your 2nd or even 3rd build.
Cheers!

@dirtbike  I’m building a Telecaster at the moment for someone else so I might be able to help you out with plans and stuff like templates. Until you get all the tools I would suggest getting Mark to do the…   Read more»

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Welcome to the forum. What kind of builds are to planning to make.

Welcome @dirtbike!

@dirtbike welcome to the builds. Tons of fun

@dirtbike Hey, welcome to the group. 
Give that link a try that @robin has suggested, see if you can access it. 👍
I look forward to seeing you build your guitar and watch you progress. 

@dirtbike Welcome to the group, you’ll find a lot of like minded helpful people here. Try this link for Mark’s ebook plans. https://guitarmaking.co.uk/guitar-plans-ebook/

@dirtbike.  Welcome Nick. Enjoy the ride. It does say that you can get the free ebook when you sign in but it’s been so long since I signed up I can’t remember how you access it.  I’m sure you’ll have…   Read more»